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How Chia & Other Seeds Can Help With Weight Loss

Remember planting seeds in a garden for the first time? It was hard to believe that those hard little objects would one day be transformed into flowers or vegetables. But something that you may not know: Seeds also can be used to enhance your health and weight loss. And we’ve got the skinny on which ones to try.

What’s in those seeds? A basketful of benefits, from healthy fats to fiber to protein. You can use them for snacks, add them to baked goods such as muffins, sprinkle on salads and even add to stir-fry.

Some seeds to try:

Chia: Those chia pets are adorable – and chia seeds are awesome! Chia contains omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, both of which suppress your appetite and curb cravings. Try adding a scoop of Vitacost Chia Seeds to your next smoothie

Hemp: Sometimes called hemp hearts, raw shelled hemp seeds provide you with protein power to support healthy weight loss. Try sprinkling on cereal or add to baked goods such as muffins or brownies.

Pumpkin seeds: You can get half of your daily magensium needs by consuming 1/4 cup of pumpkin seeds. Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a part in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Replace starchy snacks such as potato chips with a handful of Eden Foods organic pumpkin seeds.

Joanne Eglash, Vitacost.com’s Diet Diva, has a master of science in holistic nutrition and more than 15 years experience as a nutrition consultant, blogger, author and journalist. She has written for a wide range of publications and websites, including ediets.com, Natural Health magazine, Shape magazine, Success magazine, Energy for Women and Chefs. Joanne is currently the national Diets columnist for the online news and entertainment site, Examiner.com, and a features food columnist for Yahoo.

About Diet Diva

Joanne Eglash, Vitacost.com’s Diet Diva, has a master of science in holistic nutrition and more than 15 years experience as a nutrition consultant, blogger, author and journalist. She has written for a wide range of publications and websites, including ediets.com, Natural Health magazine, Shape magazine, Success magazine, Energy for Women and Chefs. Joanne is currently the national Diets columnist for the online news and entertainment site, Examiner.com, and a features food columnist for Yahoo.
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